Nagel, Paul C. John Quincy Adams: A Public Life, A Private Life. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1997.
Naim, Moises. Illicit: How Smugglers, Traffickers and Copycats are Hijacking the Global Economy. New York: Doubleday, 2005.
This hard-hitting book explores how illicit activities, from arms trafficking to music bootlegging, have exploded worldwide as a result of globalization. While smuggling and money laundering have always existed, Naim shows how they have increased at a staggering pace in the wake of globalization, the collapse of the Iron Curtain, and state deregulation. Naim also delves into the criminal networks that profit from these illegal activities, creating a picture of illicit trade that demonstrates that these activities are not contained within the criminal underworld, but are inextricably linked to legitimate commerce and, as a result, directly affect the entire world.
Newsom, David D. Diplomacy and the American Democracy. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1988.
Nicolson, Harold. Diplomacy. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1939
This classic work explores the origins of diplomacy, its development over the centuries, basic diplomatic practices and the personal qualities required of successful diplomats. Written in 1939, Nicholson not only provides insight into the traditions governing diplomatic relations to this day but also offers instructive guidance to new and aspiring diplomats.
Nye, Joseph. Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics. New York: Public Affairs, 2004.
This persuasive book makes a strong case for U.S. public diplomacy aboard. Nye argues that, as a supplement to its “hard power” assets of its military and economic strength, U.S. interests are often well served by the “soft power” that attracts nations and peoples to U.S. values and culture. The book provides a careful elaboration of the concept behind “soft power,” highlights its benefits and candidly discusses its limitations.
